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Memories of Murder

2003Movie2 h 11 min

CrimeDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic828.6Rotten Tomatoes95%92%

A nerve-racking, profoundly sad crime movie about crime and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

The worst of them will stay with you... forever.

A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent further crimes, three increasingly desperate detectives with conflicting methods race against time to unravel the violent mind of the killer in a futile effort to solve the case.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Crime Thriller
  • Historical Period Drama
  • Psychological Horror
  • Institutional Incompetence Satire
  • Rural Korean Atmosphere
  • Unresolved Mystery
  • Existential Dread
  • Masterpiece of Tension
  • Social Critique
  • Gritty Realism

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Bong Joon Ho
Written by
Bong Joon Ho, Shim Sung-bo
Produced by
Tcha Sung-jai, Kim Moo-ryoung, Noh Jong-yun
Music by
Taro Iwashiro

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Facts

April 25, 2003 · 2 h 11 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 25, 2003
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
English
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique, Laser-Guided Karma, Red Herring +9

  • Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Red Herring
  • Downer Ending
  • I Let Gwen Stacy Die
  • Black Comedy
  • Hourglass Plot
  • Funny Background Event
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Rule of Three
  • He Who Fights Monsters
  • Race Against the Clock

12 of 72 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Memories of Murder?"

Questions about Memories of Murder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Memories of Murder?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Memories of Murder is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Memories of Murder worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 82).

Will I feel good after watching Memories of Murder?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Memories of Murder scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Memories of Murder a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$26 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 9.3 times its budget.

Is Memories of Murder in English?

KoreanEnglish

No, it was made in Korean, with some English.

What tropes does Memories of Murder use?

Jack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueLaser-Guided KarmaRed HerringDowner EndingI Let Gwen Stacy DieBlack ComedyHourglass PlotFunny Background EventAnachronism StewRule of ThreeHe Who Fights MonstersRace Against the Clockand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique, Laser-Guided Karma, and Red Herring.